Sharing Our Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Kitchen
The first step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle is buying the right ingredients and preparing clean and healthy food. The next step is to ensure you are using the right kitchen products, meaning eco-friendly. Eating organic and making yourself less exposed to toxins is not enough. You also need to ensure you are not ingesting chemicals from the products you are using in your kitchen. Let’s take plastic food containers for example. They all include BPA and phthalates which are extremely dangerous for your health. It’s best you replace them with a healthier alternative. Switching to sustainable kitchenware is a great way to make your kitchen a more eco-friendly space.
In an attempt to live healthier and help protect the environment details matter, so how can one make their home greener?
It all starts with your grocery shopping. The plastic grocery bags you have been using for so long are the first thing you should get rid of. Instead, start using reusable shopping bags like totes. Look for ones made of natural materials, like cotton, and make sure you wash them between grocery shopping.
Yes, food containers are great, but in certain situations, all you need is a paper to wrap your food. Bee Green Wraps, without a doubt, should take part in your eco-friendly kitchenware. These wraps are made of 100% cotton and handcrafted in Australia. They reduce the need for using plastic containers but the best part is that they are antibacterial and can keep your food fresher for longer. These wraps are flexible which means you can use them to cover bowls, wrap bread, cheese, sandwiches and more. When it comes to sizes you can purchase x-small, small, medium, large, x-large, jumbo and supersize pack.
Furthermore, since you want to create an eco-friendly environment, using cleaning products that contain harsh chemicals is big no. Instead, use baking soda, white vinegar, and lemon juice as your eco-friendly cleaning solutions. They have the same cleaning effect as conventional cleaning products – minus the numerous harmful effects.
Chopping blocks and cutting boards can be found in any kitchen so when buying yours, choose smartly. Cutting boards made of wood (bamboo specifically) are great as this material reduces the growth of harmful microbes. When it comes to pans and pots, choose ones made of cast iron or heavy duty stainless steel. Throw away all your plastic utensils, bowls, cups, and plates and get glass cups and metal or ceramic bowls and plates instead. They obviously have the same function as their plastic counterparts but are eco-friendly and look more sophisticated.
There are always leftovers in the kitchen, so storing them in food containers made of glass is your best option. You can also choose ones made of metal or silicone. Reusable containers come in all sizes and shapes with the added benefit of being machine washable. If you have kids, you probably pack their lunch for school every day. Using natural reusable lunch boxes and wraps is another way to go green and help save the environment.